Car auctions that are open to the public

[ThisInJapanese]

As per the title really, which auctions are open to the public? I'd like to go to Blackbushe as it's quite local, but that looks to be trade only.

[Moos3h]

From watching some YT vids, G3 auctions are open to the public but you have to pay a £500 deposit before being allowed to transact, as a public buyer.

[scot_aln]

Open as in open to be able to buy or just open to be an observer and watch what goes through and for what in real time? Quite possibly sad but used to enjoy the latter.

[ThisInJapanese]

scot_aln said:

Open as in open to be able to buy or just open to be an observer and watch what goes through and for what in real time? Quite possibly sad but used to enjoy the latter.

Both really, this has many come about from late night internets looking at Twitter and YouTube where cars seem to be going through quite cheaply at the moment. Being able to get a sense of how they work before spending actually money would be beneficial for sure!

[Gas1883]

Years ago I went to one at Newark on Trent ( not sure if it’s even open these days ) .

[Gas1883]

Years ago I went to one at Newark on Trent ( not sure if it’s even open these days ) .

[Auto810graphy]

ThisInJapanese said:

Both really, this has many come about from late night internets looking at Twitter and YouTube where cars seem to be going through quite cheaply at the moment. Being able to get a sense of how they work before spending actually money would be beneficial for sure!

Buying at auction is always a gamble as some people
Including dealers can get really tucked up but buying a few cars does even the risk.

Also worth noting some vendors will not allow not trade to bid on their cars and don’t forget you pay fees on the hammer price.

[ACCYSTAN]

G3 no longer allow the public to bid

They won’t (Bedford branch) say why other than they have been told not to create any more public accounts